Indigenous Speakers Series – Ancestral and Legacy Burdens


  •  12.04.24
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Featuring Donald “Del” Laverdure – enrolled citizen of the Crow Nation, member of the Ties the Bundle Clan Join us for an enlightening discussion led by Del Laverdure, where we will explore the mental and behavioral health challenges faced by indigenous communities and opportunities for healing and growth within these communities. Del will facilitate a (more…)

20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza Tickets on Sale

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  •  09.25.24
     12:00 pm

20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza tickets go on sale TODAY, September 25, at noon! Find the tickets HERE: https://highdesertmuseum.org/20-art-show-info/ *Tickets tend to go FAST! Plan to be online at the link above at the time of the release* (more…)

Homeschool Day


  •  11.08.24
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Museum invites homeschool families and organizations to engage with our many educational resources. Hands-on Discovery Class reservations will be available for three age ranges. Registration is required and space is limited. $12 a visitor RSVP will become available in September at highdesertmuseum.org/homeschool-day (more…)

Indigenous Speakers Series – Tribal Sovereignty & Water Rights: The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Ongoing Relationship


  •  11.06.24
     6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Bobby Brunoe, CEO and Secretary/Treasurer for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and Josh Newton, Partner at BBK Law, will explore tribal sovereignty and treaty rights as they relate to water in the region. This talk will highlight the importance of water to tribes and the ways that tribes continue to enact their rights today. (more…)

Museum Closes at 2:00 pm

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  •  08.24.24
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Museum will close at 2:00 pm so our staff can prepare for our annual High Desert Rendezvous auction. We’ll see you tomorrow at 9:00 am! (more…)

Beavers! Natural History Pub – November


  •  11.04.24
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For 7 million years, beavers have shaped Oregon’s landscape. Beginning in the early 1800s, however, Euro-American fur trapping and eradication policies almost exterminated beavers from this region completely. Today, beaver populations are recovering thanks to land managers and nonprofit groups working to protect this species and their habitats. Please join Reese Mercer, Founder of the (more…)

Museum & Me – November


  •  11.07.24
     4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more. 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm   FREE for individuals, friends and family With support from (more…)

Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale Ends


  •  12.05.24
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale  Kick-start your year-end shopping at the Silver Sage Trading Sale! You do not pay admission if your destination is Silver Sage Trading! This is the LAST DAY for the sale.  11:00 am – 4:00 pm daily (more…)

Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale Begins


  •  11.29.24
     11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale  Kick-start your year-end shopping at the Silver Sage Trading Sale! You do not pay admission if your destination is Silver Sage Trading!  11:00 am – 4:00 pm daily (more…)